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Delicate Buttercup

Ranunculus confervoides

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ranunculales (Ranunculales)
Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
Species
Ranunculus confervoides (Delicate Buttercup)

Names in Other Languages

French renoncule fausse-conferve
German Wurzelnder Wasserhahnenfuß

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Ranunculus aconitifolius
Not Evaluated
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Adder's-tongue Spearwort
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius
Endangered
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Allen's Buttercup
Ranunculus allenii
Least Concern
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arctic buttercup
Ranunculus hyperboreus
Least Concern
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Azores buttercup
Ranunculus cortusifolius
Not Evaluated
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bird's-foot buttercup
Ranunculus arcticus
Not Evaluated
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Blister Buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus
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Blister Flower
Ranunculus bulbosus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Delicate Buttercup?
The scientific name of Delicate Buttercup is Ranunculus confervoides. It belongs to the genus Ranunculus.
What is the conservation status of Delicate Buttercup?
Delicate Buttercup (Ranunculus confervoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Delicate Buttercup live?
Delicate Buttercup is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Delicate Buttercup belong to?
Delicate Buttercup (Ranunculus confervoides) belongs to the genus Ranunculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranunculaceae.
Is Delicate Buttercup endangered?
No, Delicate Buttercup (Ranunculus confervoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Delicate Buttercup belong to?
Delicate Buttercup (Ranunculus confervoides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Delicate Buttercup?
The closest relatives of Delicate Buttercup in the genus Ranunculus include Aconite-leaved Buttercup, Adder's-tongue Spearwort, Allen's Buttercup, arctic buttercup, Azores buttercup.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Ranunculus — 20 Species

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Aconite-leaved Buttercup
Ranunculus aconitifolius
NE 🐾
Adder's-tongue Spearwort
Ranunculus ophioglossifolius
EN 🐾
Allen's Buttercup
Ranunculus allenii
LC 🐾
arctic buttercup
Ranunculus hyperboreus
LC 🐾
Azores buttercup
Ranunculus cortusifolius
NE 🐾
bird's-foot buttercup
Ranunculus arcticus
NE 🐾
Blister Buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus
LC 🐾
Blister Flower
Ranunculus bulbosus
VU 🐾
Blisterwort
Ranunculus recurvatus
DD 🐾
Bristly Buttercup
Ranunculus pensylvanicus
NE 🐾
Bristly Buttercup
Ranunculus hispidus
LC 🐾
Common Buttercup
Ranunculus acris
LC 🐾
Common Water-Crowfoot
Ranunculus aquatilis
LC 🐾
corn buttercup
Ranunculus arvensis
CR 🐾
Creeping buttercup
Ranunculus repens
LC 🐾
Creeping Spearwort
Ranunculus reptans
LC 🐾
Curly White Water-Crowfoot
Ranunculus longirostris
EX
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Delicate Buttercup
Ranunculus confervoides
LC
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dwarf buttercup
Ranunculus pygmaeus
LC 🐾
Early Buttercup
Ranunculus fascicularis
EX
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